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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 475
By Pody
SJR0475
007852
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A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Ashlee Sexton, 2024–
2025 Southside Elementary School Teacher of
the Year.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should specially recognize those outstanding teachers
who have devoted their careers to providing the highest-quality education for Tennessee's
students; and
WHEREAS, Ashlee Sexton is one such estimable educator, who has distinguished
herself as a professional of the greatest dedication, ability, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Sexton has been named the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at
Southside Elementary School, a most befitting honor that recognizes the positive influence she
has on so many young lives; and
WHEREAS, an educator for nineteen years, Ashlee Sexton serves as the grades K-8
general music teacher and the grades 6-8 choir teacher; she holds a bachelor's degree in music
education and a Master of Arts degree in Education; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Sexton serves as an inspiration to her colleagues and students alike,
and her friendship and counsel are highly valued by those who are fortunate to know her; and
WHEREAS, Ashlee Sexton truly epitomizes the dedicated teacher who is wholly
committed to the highest ideals of public service and quality education for all, and she should be
specially recognized; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor and co ngratulate Ashlee Sexton on being
chosen as the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at Southside Elementary School, commend her
exceptional service to the children of Tennessee, salute her professional expertise and personal
excellence, and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.